Research by Viswajith E S
Who is Dropping Out
of College?
Predicting student dropout risk using machine learning. Identify at-risk students early and provide targeted support before it's too late.
3,539
Total Analyzed
32%
Dropout Rate
50%
On-Time Graduates
88%
Model Recall
Key Research Findings
What the Data Reveals
Based on analysis of student data from Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portugal.
32%
Students Dropped Out
Another 18% graduated late. Most dropouts occur before completing their first or second semester.
5 Courses
High Risk Programs
Biofuel Production (70%), Informatics Engineering (56%), Equinculture (51%), Basic Education (45%).
Male > Female
Gender Disparity
Male students are significantly more likely to drop out than female students across all courses.